At-a-Glance

The DS "BRIDGE" program was modified from the standard DS program specifically for teachers holding a Clear Single or Multiple Subject credential with an EL Authorization. The focus of this program is to bridge your current Clear credential with a DS credential while preparing you to teach students looking to begin a vocational, technical, trade, or military career. Coursework emphasizes diverse learning concepts, innovative strategies in the classroom, content related to high-quality instruction, and developing and managing an effective DS classroom. Foster your desire for career growth through a new teaching experience, and pass along your expertise to eager learners.

Designed For

Experienced teachers holding a Clear Single or Multiple Subject credential with an EL authorization, and, who hold a current DS teaching position or have a verified employment offer that requires the DS Career Technical Education (CTE) or Special Subjects credential.

What You Can Do With This Certificate

Program Overview

Real People. Real Results.

“The UCR Extension Program offered the flexibility I needed to focus on my career while still completing my credentialing requirements. Thank you, UCR, for providing alternative programs for educators and working professionals.”

Lawrence Wynder

Earning the Certificate

This is an unconventional credential in that you must secure a job prior to earning the credential. Thus, candidates for this credential must currently hold a teaching position in the K-12 or adult public school system or have a verified offer of employment as a classroom teacher that requires the DS credential.

Prior to enrolling in the Orientation, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:

CTE Requirements:

A teaching job or offer of employment that requires the DS credential.

Hold a Clear Single or Multiple Subject credential with an EL Authorization (Preliminary credential holders do not qualify for the "Bridge" program).

Three years of verified work experience* in the industry sector you would like to teach. (One year of recent, general K-12 teaching experience will count toward one year of the three-year requirement).

*Work experience must be verified on company letterhead, and must be signed and dated by the company Human Resources department or the appropriate hiring department. View a sample letter. The CTE credential is based on industry work experience; this must be actual work experience, not teaching the subject. For example, if you are hired to teach a course on how to become an electrician, you are required to verify that you have at least 3 years of experience working as an electrician.

Special Subjects Requirements:

A teaching job or offer of employment that requires the DS credential.

Hold a Clear Single or Multiple Subject credential with an EL Authorization (Preliminary credential holders do not qualify for the "Bridge" program).

Four years of verified experience. For Special Subjects, the military experience must be recent. At least one year of the experience must be within the three-year period immediately preceding the issuance of the credential.

Completion of a U.S. Constitution course or exam.

Copy of Discharge Form (DD Form 214) or retirement certification, if applicable.

Certificate Courses

Our certificate programs are designed to be flexible, allowing you the option to take just a few courses or to earn the complete certificate. If choosing to complete the certificate, we recommend you get the most out of your experience by following the suggested completion path below.

An orientation for the vocational education, career technical education credential program including career opportunities, authorization, qualification for credentials, requirements, appeals process, and challenge of course content. Mandatory for applicants entering the vocational program.

This course provides a foundation in Career Technical Education (CTE) for clear Single Subject and Multiple Subject credential holders who qualify for and seek authorization to teach CTE courses. Candidates will explore learning concepts and developmental skills including instructional strategies for working with English learner and special needs students in CTE environments. Classroom management, legal and ethical issues related to CTE, the role of business and industry, and career guidance strategies are addressed. This course is designed to show educator competence in the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) Program Standards #8-16 for the Designated Subjects CTE credential.

Practical ideas to use in implementing the goals of the Health Instruction Framework for California schools. Topics discussed will include mental health, family health, infectious diseases, nutrition, and the physiological and sociological effects of abuse of alcohol, narcotics, drugs and the use of tobacco.

SDAIE - Specially Designed Academic Instruction Delivered in English to English Learners for SB1292 Staff Development Certificate of Completion

EDUC X426.21

4.5 units

Certificate of Completion of SDAIE Authorization for English Learners designed for teachers holding one of the following: Designated Subject Credential, Vocational, Career Technical Education Credential, Special Subjects Teaching Credential, or Service Credential with a Special Class Authorization. This course covers the requirements under SB 1292 with 45 Hours of Instruction resulting in SDAIE Authorization for CCTC.

Basic first aid training that meets standards established by the Emergency Medical Services. This course will certify teachers who became credentialed in California after September 1, 1992 with training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Essential elements of the United States Constitution as it was originally formulated and its meaning as it has developed through amendment and judicial interpretation. Material presented, plus completion of out-of-class assignments, should prepare the student to pass the examination of the United States Constitution required for a teaching credential in the State of California. The examination is offered at the last class meeting.

Instructor Spotlight

“Focusing on the CTE vision, I have been a leader in building a strong CTE educational system across California that is based upon rigorous and relevant stands. I served on the CTE Education Advisory Panel for the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and my passion brought me to UCR Extension to teach the courses that will produce top-quality teachers.”

Dr. Irene Fujii

Related Programs

Credential in Designated Subjects Career Technical Education and Special Subjects - Track A

If you would like to teach in ROP, a correctional facility, private school or military setting, earn your Designated Subjects (DS) Career Technical Education (CTE) or Special Subjects Credential. Learn how you can pass down your expertise to students who want to begin a vocational, technical or trade career.

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